4eyedbuzzard
01-24-2009, 12:37
Looking for suggestions for an EASY(er) 8 to 10 day section hike roughly between May 8th thru 22nd. This could also be 4 - 6 days or so in one section and 4 - 6 days or so in a different section in roughly the same area. We(my adult daughter and I) can leapfrog around a bit with the car.
EASY is kind of key here. I'm still recovering from a pretty severe back/disc injury, and have lost quite a bit of muscle mass from muscle wasting in my left leg due to nerve damage, plus my aerobic capacity is also down as a result of the inactivity:(, so I don't want to jump right in to sections with big gap to summit ups and downs. Hiking a section more relatively downhill or in the direction the grades are easier would be preferable even if it means doing a little extra driving or added logistics.:o
I'm planning on a leisurely hike--no rush to get going in the morning or get anywhere in a hurry(think eggs or pancakes for breakfast and some fresh meat and potatoes for dinner the first night out of resupply). I'll be starting late and stopping early by most die-hard's standards. Side trails to scenic lookouts, waterfalls, points of interest, and even some swimming if it's warm enough:sun are also definitely in play. Definitely list any "don't miss" places. I'd also like a good "camping" experience, so I'd like to stay places where campfires are allowed(restricted to established sites/areas is okay). I'd like to resupply every 3 to 4 days at most, and would also welcome advice on where to park and moving the vehicle down the trail as we progress, as we will only have one car.
Off the top of my head I'm considering a section through SNP as the trail grades there are relatively easier(at least compared to much of my home state of NH) and the elevation ups and down don't seem as severe as many other sections. I'm also considering central PA and south or Grayson Highlands area based upon what I've read here on WB, or even CT/MA though the black flies, skeeters, mud, etc might be a problem in early May in CT/MA depending upon weather(I'm hesitant on this one).
I know, long winded(as usual for me);), but I'd figured I'd try to get all the particulars out of the way in the initial post.
So, any ideas and recommendations? Thanks :)
EASY is kind of key here. I'm still recovering from a pretty severe back/disc injury, and have lost quite a bit of muscle mass from muscle wasting in my left leg due to nerve damage, plus my aerobic capacity is also down as a result of the inactivity:(, so I don't want to jump right in to sections with big gap to summit ups and downs. Hiking a section more relatively downhill or in the direction the grades are easier would be preferable even if it means doing a little extra driving or added logistics.:o
I'm planning on a leisurely hike--no rush to get going in the morning or get anywhere in a hurry(think eggs or pancakes for breakfast and some fresh meat and potatoes for dinner the first night out of resupply). I'll be starting late and stopping early by most die-hard's standards. Side trails to scenic lookouts, waterfalls, points of interest, and even some swimming if it's warm enough:sun are also definitely in play. Definitely list any "don't miss" places. I'd also like a good "camping" experience, so I'd like to stay places where campfires are allowed(restricted to established sites/areas is okay). I'd like to resupply every 3 to 4 days at most, and would also welcome advice on where to park and moving the vehicle down the trail as we progress, as we will only have one car.
Off the top of my head I'm considering a section through SNP as the trail grades there are relatively easier(at least compared to much of my home state of NH) and the elevation ups and down don't seem as severe as many other sections. I'm also considering central PA and south or Grayson Highlands area based upon what I've read here on WB, or even CT/MA though the black flies, skeeters, mud, etc might be a problem in early May in CT/MA depending upon weather(I'm hesitant on this one).
I know, long winded(as usual for me);), but I'd figured I'd try to get all the particulars out of the way in the initial post.
So, any ideas and recommendations? Thanks :)